Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Scholars Hub Official (shofficial.in) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about the data we handle through standard web technologies.

Information We Collect

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal information through standard web technologies. This includes:

• IP address and browser type
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referral sources and navigation patterns

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms — and even then, no data is stored in a database.

How We Use Information

The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

• To understand how visitors interact with our content
• To improve website performance and user experience
• To analyze traffic trends and optimize educational resources
• To ensure the website functions correctly and securely

We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site usage.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete them after visiting. However, disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to help us understand website traffic and deliver relevant content:

• Google Analytics: To analyze visitor behavior and improve content delivery. Google Analytics collects anonymous data and does not identify individuals.
• Advertising Networks: We may display ads through networks like Google AdSense. These services may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. They do not collect personally identifiable information without your consent.

We do not share your personal data with advertisers. Third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to maintain industry-standard protections.

Your Rights

Under Indian information technology laws and global best practices, you have the right to:

• Request access to the data we hold about your browsing activity (if any)
• Request deletion of cookies from your device
• Opt out of targeted advertising through browser settings or ad preference managers
• Be informed about how your data is processed

While Indian law does not currently mandate the same rights as GDPR or CCPA, we uphold these principles as part of our commitment to ethical data practices.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the Last Updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Arjun McGregor
i>[email protected]
Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4, Canada

Last Updated: 26 April 2024